Seattle at a glance

Top Seattle neighborhoods

Downtown Seattle

Downtown Seattle is a buzzing and visually arresting part of the city, with sheer glass skyscrapers and the elegant spire of the Space Needle defining the horizon. Pike’s Place Market teems with the …

Downtown Seattle is a buzzing and visually arresting part of the city, with sheer glass skyscrapers and the elegant spire of the Space Needle defining the horizon. Pike’s Place Market teems with the fresh, salty fruits of the ocean and a number of other lovingly handmade foods. In addition to the azure views of Seattle’s waterfront, the area offers a great range of shopping and dining options.

Seattle Center

Punctuated by the epic scale and contours of the Space Needle, Seattle Center contains a wealth of cultural attractions. Amid lush green grounds and arcing fountains the Experience Music Project a…

Punctuated by the epic scale and contours of the Space Needle, Seattle Center contains a wealth of cultural attractions. Amid lush green grounds and arcing fountains the Experience Music Project and Key Arena offer a variety of ballet, music, and opera performances, among others. Views of the giant slopes of the Olympic Mountains are easy to reach via the Olympic Sculpture Park, as is the downtown area via monorail.

Bellevue

Located between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, the affluent area of Bellevue is home to the glamorous Bellevue and Lincoln Square, which offers some of the best shopping, leisure, and dining …

Located between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, the affluent area of Bellevue is home to the glamorous Bellevue and Lincoln Square, which offers some of the best shopping, leisure, and dining experiences to be had, along with a vibrant selection of bars and nightlife. The crystal waters of Lake Washington are nearby, along with the botanical gardens and the Bellevue arts museum which specializes in vivid contemporary art.

University District

The University of Washington, with its delicate pastel shaded grounds, forms the core of the University District. Centered around University Way Northeast, or 'The Ave', attractions include a local f…

The University of Washington, with its delicate pastel shaded grounds, forms the core of the University District. Centered around University Way Northeast, or 'The Ave', attractions include a local farmers' market offering great selections of creamy, indulgent cheeses and fresh produce, perfect for enjoying in the relaxing greenery of Magnuson Park. The Burke Museum and Henry Gallery, as well as life drawing classes, can be found on the campus itself.

North Seattle

North Seattle is defined by the glistening clear waters of Green Lake and the surrounding area. In addition to the relaxing scenery, the Lake offers a buzzing nightlife thanks to a raft of fashion…

North Seattle is defined by the glistening clear waters of Green Lake and the surrounding area. In addition to the relaxing scenery, the Lake offers a buzzing nightlife thanks to a raft of fashionable drinking spots and cafes. Excellent shopping can be found at Northgate Mall, which houses over 100 stores and the nearby Northgate Transit Center offers numerous travel options for reaching the rest of the city.

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"This hotel was absolutely immaculate. Top notch service and cleanliness. The location was perfect as it is in walking distance to Pike Place Market, the Ferry Station, and the Monorail to the Space Needle. I would recommend this hotel to anyone."

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"This hotel's big advantage was the location. We really felt centrally located. The hotel was under construction though. Plus we had to change rooms because we had a nasty view of a crane and building under construction across the street. We were there 5 days and new to Seattle. It was not ok ..."

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"I booked a room here to surprise my girlfriend to a nice dinner in downtown Seattle and not have to drive all the way back to Kirkland. Everyone was super nice and very helpful. The valet guy was very attentive. The door man that opened the door for me, and even the main desk guy. I explained to ..."

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"Fun trip to Seattle (and Seattle Center). Hotel is absolutely fabulous. Quirky, different, yet elegant and upscale, unlike anything we've ever been to before. And everyone seems happy! Must be the pineapple? No question that if we ever need to stay in the area again, we KNOW where we will sta..."